HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	H.B. NO.	1747
THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE, 2024
STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

 

 

RELATING TO FIREARMS.

 

 

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

 

     SECTION 1.  Section 134-9, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:

     "(b)  The chief of police of a county [may] shall grant to an applicant a license to carry a pistol or revolver and ammunition unconcealed on the licensee's person within the county where the license is granted, if the applicant:

     (1)  Sufficiently establishes the urgency or need to carry a firearm unconcealed;

     (2)  Is engaged in the protection of life and property;

     (3)  Satisfies each of the criteria established by or pursuant to subsection (d);

     (4)  Is not prohibited under section 134-7 from the ownership, possession, or control of a firearm and ammunition;

     (5)  Is not found to be lacking the essential character or temperament necessary to be entrusted with a firearm as set forth in subsection (h);

     (6)  Is a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident of the United States; and

     (7)  Is of the age of twenty-one years or more."

     SECTION 2.  This Act does not affect rights and duties that matured, penalties that were incurred, and proceedings that were begun before its effective date.

     SECTION 3.  Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken.  New statutory material is underscored.

     SECTION 4.  This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

 

INTRODUCED BY:	_____________________________

 

 

Report Title:

Firearms; Handguns; Open Carry; Licenses; Issuance; Criteria

 

Description:

Mandates that any qualified applicant shall be granted a license to carry a pistol or revolver and ammunition unconcealed on the applicant's person.

 

 

 

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